They were talking about so-called cannabis-like products, including synthetic ones, which they can buy in stores.
One of them explained that these products sometimes do not suit him, so he buys something else. He described unpleasant feelings even after taking a small dose. Another agreed but said that these effects are not as pronounced for him. He also pointed out that it is possible to save money with them. One gram for a low price lasts longer, for several days. I have heard this argument elsewhere as well.
In a way, the price for one gram is usually quite low. It is often not even eight euros per gram. Someone can have an “experience” lasting several days for very little money. Alcohol is more expensive if the goal is to achieve similar effects. THC products also tend to be weaker, and a gram containing THC is apparently more expensive.
Another example was at a bus stop. A group of high school students were talking about how, when a classmate uses this type of cannabis substitute, he is unable to control himself. They had even given it to him at school so that he would be confused during classes. This was not the first time, more teenager groups on the street talking about similar situations, where a group would mock someone—sometimes quite enthusiastically—when that person experienced problems after using such substances.
